Which of the following are reasons employers discriminate against older workers?
a. Younger workers will accept lower wages.
b. To protect a company’s pension funds.
c. Older, tenured workers tend to receive higher salaries and more vacation time.
d. All of these choices.
ANSWER: d
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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